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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.76, 36,173.30 and 14,630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.76, 36,173.30 and 14,630.34 is: 21,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.76 : 36,173.30 = 14,630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.76/36,173.30 = 14,630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.76x = 36,173.30 × 14,630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.76x = 529,227,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,227,423.90/24,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.30

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